Lunenburg is a town of approximately 9,400 people, located 37 miles west of Boston and is bordered by Fitchburg, Townsend, Shirley, Lancaster and Leominster. The Lunenburg Fire Department operates 2 engines, 1 squad (rescue engine),1 ladder, 2 rescues (Ambulances), a dive rescue and a utility. All apparatus run out of one station which is part of the town's public safety complex.